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Abstract

An IC card data processing device, insertable into a standard memory expansion card slot of a computer, includes an outer main frame and an inner main frame to which the inner main frame is fixed. Within the inner main frame, first and second aligning mechanisms are provided respectively near an entrance and at a distal end of an IC card insertion path for aligning IC card inserted into the path. A slider, urged by springs toward the entrance end of the IC card insertion path, is moved toward the distal end by the inserted IC card. A link is connected between the slider and a card release button so that when the release button is pressed, the slider moves toward the entrance of the IC card insertion path to eject the card. A contact holder is fitted within an opening of the slider. The contact holder holds contacts for making an electrical connection with the IC card. The contact holder is moveable only in a vertical direction with respect to the IC card insertion path by a contact holder moving means to move the contacts into contact when the IC card is fully inserted and out of contact while the IC card is being inserted or ejected. The data processing device further consists of a read/write mechanism which can be electrically connected to the IC card, a read/write control portion for controlling the read/write mechanism and a connector for connecting the device to a computer.

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